Did you hook up a compression gage to the motor to check compression?
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1975 XS500
- Thread starter bbailey72
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I have a friend that lives about 2 minutes away and he’s a mechanic.
I used a funnel to pour into the spark plug hole and I haven’t put the plugs back in yet.
Besides that one little moment the kick starter moved, I’ve been unable to move it since.
It feels like it’s stuck in gear, and I can’t get it out.
So.... the oil shot back out of the plug hole then.... correct?
It it was me I would put the rear wheel back on if it spins ( Not locked Brake )
with chain.
No plugs in
Then try to spin the wheel and at the same time operate the gear shifter pedal having pressure on the pedal.
A bit back and forth on the wheel and if clutch handle moves try that also and on an XS 650 it shifts into and out of gear
with no clutch. Dont force it to hard
Ensure if it is in gear and if it can be moved in and out of gear and so
Stepping on the Kick and rear wheel spins it is in gear Not spinning in neutral
Being a 3 on a scale 10 I would advice against take to big steps at this point in time
Sometimes things works
Inspection of the tank comes soon so not dirt and rust gets sucked into the Carburetors
with chain.
No plugs in
Then try to spin the wheel and at the same time operate the gear shifter pedal having pressure on the pedal.
A bit back and forth on the wheel and if clutch handle moves try that also and on an XS 650 it shifts into and out of gear
with no clutch. Dont force it to hard
Ensure if it is in gear and if it can be moved in and out of gear and so
Stepping on the Kick and rear wheel spins it is in gear Not spinning in neutral
Being a 3 on a scale 10 I would advice against take to big steps at this point in time
Sometimes things works
Inspection of the tank comes soon so not dirt and rust gets sucked into the Carburetors
Correct
Sounds good, I’ll do this next
A couple of build threads you might b interested in.
One is a US 75B XS500
https://www.xs650.com/threads/big-tx500-project-any-help-appreciated.64979/
The other is an Aussie 73TX500
https://www.xs650.com/threads/aus-tx500-resto.33248/
Thanks
Just to get everyone caught up, I was able to finally get the bike into neutral. Hooked it up to a battery charger turned the key on and saw a neutral light. Unhooked battery charger and applied pressure on the kick starter, I was able to get it about 3/4 down, but that’s it. How much pressure should I be putting on it? I don’t want to damage anything.
Did you put the chain back on? If so, put it in first and rock the rear tire back and forth until you can get the motor to move back and forth. Once it'll do that, try the kicker again.
I believe that's a 180 degree engine. When piston 1 is at top dead center (TDC), piston 2 is at the bottom of its stroke.
So, does the kicker move smoothly then abruptly stop like you hit something? Make sure you don't have a valve stuck open.
Maybe there's a little help here:
So, does the kicker move smoothly then abruptly stop like you hit something? Make sure you don't have a valve stuck open.
Maybe there's a little help here:
That is good you are asking .So we can do it carefully
If plugs are out
And in neutral --no more force than trying to step on the kick starter one foot still on the ground
Please report back
I would have a little oil in cylinders
And I agree with Mr Jim Above # 30 as a good way forward
and Mr JetM also have a good point
I do have a little oil in the cyclinders
It can be removed by taking off the e-clips and tapping out the pins.
Take the plugs out and In gear can you roll the bike backwards (gently)?
Check Jetmechmartys' #31 post.
If you're getting partial movement my first concern would be interference
and not to cause any damage.
I'm not familiar with this specific engine,
but you definitely don't want to be smacking against a valve.
Check Jetmechmartys' #31 post.
If you're getting partial movement my first concern would be interference
and not to cause any damage.
I'm not familiar with this specific engine,
but you definitely don't want to be smacking against a valve.
Thanks for the quick response. I wouldn't say I'm getting partial movement. It moved a little bit once, maybe twice. I've tried moving the bike back and forth while in 2nd & 3rd gears with no luck. Hopefully letting it soak a little longer will help out.
